#90A9ED Hex Color
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#90a9ed is a pastel blue with a muted, powder-soft character. Its low saturation and lightness give it a gentle, trustworthy feel, so it suits baby products, healthcare branding, and calm UI backgrounds. Treat it as a supporting tone rather than a hero color; next to pure white it can wash out, but it flatters warm accents like terracotta. Black text passes AA on it with roughly 9.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #90a9ed
What is #90a9ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90a9ed is rgb(144, 169, 237), in HSL hsl(224, 72%, 75%) and in CMYK 39%, 29%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #90a9ed?
#90a9ed looks strongest with warm or dark partners like terracotta, charcoal, or deep navy. The warmth balances its cool cast, while dark text colors keep it readable as a background.
Is #90a9ed readable on white or black?
#90a9ed has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.08:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.